Once in a while, the stars align and we have zero things to do on the weekend. This was one such example. I am glad we had the time "off" because everything I do is slow going, and I was tired from the last couple of weeks. I needed the down time. Laundry got done, except for the sheets, which I can do this week, the house got picked up and the bathrooms are clean. I even managed to unclog the downstairs bathroom sink. Jim got quite a bit of the yard mowed, and did some brush trimming and burning as well. Harper and Saige wore all sorts of different hats. They have been manure scoopers, fence fixers, brush haulers, garden waterers, drink bringers, laundry movers, cat litter changers, vacuum runners, and I don't even know what all else. I appreciate their help!
This week, I will see a new doctor. We will have to make some hard decisions, and I am dreading them. I feel like I am finally able to do a little bit more with my arm- today I even hooked up my own bra (this is a major win....Jim has been great about helping me, but I tend to like to dress myself). I have occasional times where I "forget" as when I got to church this morning and reached over to grab my purse. Those moments are bad. Really bad. Wrong moves cause the shoulder to come out of the socket (I think). The only way it feels better is to move it around until I can feel it pop back in. I assume that is what is happening anyway. I was warned that without surgery, that will be a continued problem. I definitely don't want to live with the fear that it will pop out, and the pain when it does. Really, I just want to be on the mend rather than in limbo. Mostly, though I just want my "normal" back, no matter what it takes to get there. The good news is that the doctor I am seeing this week is a shoulder specialist, who is incredibly difficult to get in to, and who also comes highly recommended by a ton of people I know. I feel better knowing how many people he has fixed. Fingers crossed he can fix me up and get me moving on the road to wellness.
Today seemed like a good day to have snacks for Sunday dinner. Everyone loves snack night. Corndogs, nachos, jalapeno poppers, gazpacho, watermelon, and Evelyn decided that after swimming, we must make cupcakes as well. Ok, gazpacho is not snacks - it is a serious food. One that I love, and is a staple of summer for me. The summer I was pregnant with Saige, I am pretty sure that is all I ate! I happened to be in town this morning, and a friend was set up selling tomatoes. I have a ton of tomatoes, but they are all green! I couldn't help myself. I bought a flat. The gazpacho was worth the stop! I even added in zucchini to it, and it was amazing! 100% not sorry! I made a pretty large batch....I will eat it for lunch tomorrow and I am already excited about it! I have a definite class of foods that fit snugly into "summer food" vrs "fall food" vrs "winter food. Summer food - my absolute favorite. Winter food - comfort food - needed because winter makes you feel sad! :) Yes, I am insane, but harmlessly, so just smile and go with it.
This little punkin is so close to walking! She is also everywhere! SOO Fast! I get such a kick out of her ornery personality!
I was holding her, she wanted my tomatoes....so I let her have one. She took a giant bite. Then grabbed for a second one. She was smacking her lips and taking bites out of her tomatoes. It was hilarious. Madison's girls eat all sorts of foods that most kids don't like. Things like fresh vegetables, and egg salad, and potato salad. It is awesome.
This one didn't want a tomato, but she did need to lick the beater when we mixed up her cupcakes. She told me "when I grow up. I am going to be a taste tester!" I did not know this was an option. I must re-think my adulthood.
The Norma saga - she is getting better. She is still a pretty defiant, hard-headed dog, but she is getting better. She knows come, sit, shake, drop it, and kennel. She does them about 60% of the time....if she feels like it. She does not jump or bite me, honestly, because I have been pretty mean about it with her - punishing her for it. She does jump and bite other people. Not biting per se- but mouthing them. She has never hurt anyone, but she puts their hands in her mouth, grabs their shirt, or their pant leg, and nips. She is playing, but nobody wants to be played with that way. I know she will outgrow it, but I don't want her to act like a brat. She is a sweet girl, but definitely, after having raised Border Collies, notice that she is not as quick to learn, and has zero remorse. If I get on to one of the borders, they act sorry.....look at the ground, put their head down, all but apologize to you out loud. She looks at you defiantly, and says "listen here bit$h. I do what I want!" She is a challenge to my patience for sure!
I didn't get to see all the kids this weekend, but I heard from them all. Colin and Spencer went to an air show. I know that Spencer makes her living in the air industry, but I was super happy that she sent me a photo of the Clydesdales. I love them! Such beautiful animals!
Cameron took a second job working at Arrowhead with Lauren. He is doing some sort of ushering during the games. He worked his first night at that job this week. He said he enjoyed talking to lots of people. Saturday, he volunteered at Science City (a place I loathe- uuuggggg always sooo crowded). He also had to attend a gala at work. This lead to a large conversation on how to pronounce gala. I say gay-la. I was told it is supposed to be gal-ah. Thanks for the conversation piece, Cameron and Lauren! However you say it, they clean up pretty good!
I think I mentioned that I wanted to get some more macramé pot holders for the downstairs patio. I didn't want to spend much money on this project, and I was able to do it for about $8. I bought some twine, and some hooks. Mom made my holders. I wanted ferns to put in the pots, but I decided that I could just pot up some of the babies on my airplane plant at my office. I had the pots from robbing the neighbor's trash a few years back.....one man's trash really can be another man's treasure! Jim helped me hang them this weekend. I love how they look. Jim didn't go as far as to say he loved them, but he did ask me if I wanted to do a couple more! I am taking that as a win! Of course, it was very hot this weekend, and I thought geez all I did was give myself one more thing that I have to water! I still like how it turned out though!
Preston said he was having a good, low key weekend. He said his friends were supposed to come down, but that they all got sick, so they were not coming. Quincy got herself a new job - at McDonalds. She is looking into a couple of other things as well, but if you work at McDonalds for 90 days, at least 15 hours a week, they will give you money for tuition assistance....that is a win!
Mallory and Madison were here for Sunday dinner. They are always full of stories and entertainment. Madison seems to be getting the hang of the bus, and Mallory said she thinks she got a good class this year. Evelyn said she liked school, but would rather not go back. I feel ya kid - truly! I didn't tell her she will spend the rest of her life feeling that way - first school, then work - forever! Speaking of that...guess I better get ready for bed - bus para calls early!
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